GardenTracks is not just about selling kits and plans — it is about helping you bring your garden railway ideas to life.
Whether you are an experienced model engineer or just starting out, I provide a range of digital designs, laser-cut and bent kits, and fully customisable, personalised designs so your layout, locomotive, tram or rolling stock can turn out exactly as you envision it.
What I Offer
Digital Downloads
Access detailed plans in formats such as PDF, DXF and STL for 3½" and 5" gauge locomotives, trams, chassis, trucks and more.
Physical Kits
Get hands-on with laser-cut and pre-bent metal or body kits designed with practical construction and straightforward assembly in mind.
Custom & Personalised Design
Have a unique idea or concept in mind? I can develop custom parts, complete vehicles and bespoke designs around your requirements.
Custom Projects & One-Off Designs
A selection of bespoke designs created by GardenTracks.
From an idea to a unique design
Projects such as these are a great example of what can be achieved when a standard locomotive or kit simply isn't what you're looking for.
A custom project can start with an idea, a photograph, a sketch or simply a set of requirements. From there, GardenTracks can develop the concept into a detailed CAD design, considering the practical requirements of size, construction, drive system, materials and manufacture.
Every project is different — and that's part of the fun.
Support & Community
Buying from GardenTracks is a collaborative experience, with friendly advice and ongoing support before, during and after your build.
Advice
Help with choosing designs, components, motors and practical construction methods.
Customisation
Designs can be adapted to suit different requirements, dimensions, motors and construction methods.
Ongoing Support
Friendly assistance throughout your project rather than simply supplying a file or kit and leaving you to figure it out yourself.
Quality & Accuracy
Every design is created with precision to ensure accurate fit, durability and ease of assembly.
Where appropriate, designs are developed with laser cutting, bending, machining and practical workshop manufacture in mind, helping turn the CAD model into something that can actually be built and run.
Motors I Design Around
- Voltages: 12V
- Power range: 250W
- Direct coupling or small reductions
- Voltages: 24V
- Power range: 350W
- Integrated gearbox and sprocket
If you use other motors, I can produce custom brackets or revised components to match your specification.
Have an Idea of Your Own?
Whether it's a particular locomotive, tram, truck, carriage or a completely original idea, I'd be happy to discuss what you have in mind.
If it doesn't exist, perhaps GardenTracks can design it.